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Award

28 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

NEUPC Ltd has initiated a public procurement process titled "Minor Works Services (for schemes up to £1m ex VAT)" under the construction work industry category. This tender involves appointing a pool of contractors for the provision of minor works services for the NE5 group of Universities in North-East England, which includes institutions such as Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside Universities. The procurement stage is currently active, with the framework agreement having a contract period of up to four years, including possible extensions. The tender invites electronic and written submissions by 29 May 2024, with contracts potentially starting the same day. The minor works involve refurbishment and improvement schemes across various university buildings, including laboratories, lecture theatres, libraries, offices, and student accommodations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction and refurbishment work, allowing them to secure contracts worth up to £1m and potentially expand their business by serving prestigious university clients. The procurement process encourages SME participation by considering this framework suitable for such economic operators. Businesses specialising in refurbishment, plant upgrades, and various minor construction projects would find this tender particularly beneficial. Additionally, since the framework may involve European Union and other external funding, businesses could further enhance their experience working with diverse funding streams. Overall, this tender provides substantial potential for business growth in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Minor Works Services (for schemes up to PS1m ex vat)

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement to appoint a pool of contractors for the provision of Minor Works services for schemes up to PS1m ex vat to the NE5 group of Universities in the North-East. NE5 consists of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities and their subsidiaries (some of which may be located outside the North-East of England). The nature of works will involve all aspects of minor building works (refurbishment and improvement schemes) typical of University buildings such as but not limited to Laboratories, small and complex Lecture Theatres, Libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, student accommodation, plant areas, etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Framework Agreement to appoint a pool of contractors for the provision of Minor Works services for schemes up to PS1m ex vat to the NE5 group of Universities in the North-East. NE5 consists of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities and their subsidiaries (some of which may be located outside the North-East of England). The nature of works will involve all aspects of minor building works (refurbishment and improvement schemes) typical of University buildings such as but not limited to Laboratories, small and complex Lecture Theatres, Libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, student accommodation, plant areas, etc. Additional information: Future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants.

Renewal: Any Framework Agreement concluded as a result of this exercise will be for a fixed period of two (2) years, with possible extensions of up to 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance, making a possible maximum contract period of four (4) years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45259900 - Plant upgrade work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Aptus Construction Ltd

Arcas Building Solutions Ltd

Britcon (UK) Ltd

Geoffrey Robinson Ltd

LIVECO Ltd t/a VEST Construction

Sendrig Construction Ltd

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